DC Universe Online is an online role-playing game for the PlayStation 3 and PC in which players design and play as a hero or villain in the DC Comics universe. The first concept art for the game was released on its MySpace profile on July 6, 2008,http://www.myspace.com/dcuo while its first trailer debuted during Sony's keynote event at E3 on July 15, 2008.http://www.gametrailers.com/player/36413.html
This game can be played on the PS3 or on a PC. You can play as a well-known hero or villain, or create your own. DCUO also also includes the whole DC comic book world, and has the option of online play.http://www.gamesonice.com/dc-universe-online-game-description/
At Comic-Con 2008, Executive Producer John Blakely says he expects millions of people to sign up to create and control popular heroes and supervillains.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDikKg6x1KUThis is Sony Online Austin studio's first project, and Jim Lee is the game's Executive Creative Director.http://g4tv.com/games/pc/31910/dc-universe-online/articles/67923/the-stories-of-dc-universe-online-comic-con-2009-archive/
DC Universe Features
- Possible PvP gameplay
- Choose the side of good or evil
- Players can combine their powers to create effective attacksOfficial Site: DC Universe Online
- Contains Thanagarian war gearGames Radar: DC Universe Online Preview (July 15, 2008)
Characters
- Adam Strange
- Ambush Bug
- Aquaman
- Ares
- Atom
- Bane
- Batgirl
- Batman
- Batwoman
- Batzarro
- Bizarro
- Black Adam
- Black Canary
- Black Manta
- Booster Gold
- Brainiac
- Brainiac 5
- Captain Atom
- Captain Cold
- Captain Marvel
- Catwoman
- Cheshire
- Clayface
- Cyborg
- Cyborg Superman
- Darkseid
- Doomsday Clone
- Flash
- Gorilla Grodd
- Green Arrow
- Green Lantern
- Hawkman
- Hawkgirl
- Harley Quinn
- Heat Wave
- Huntress
- Hush
- Imperiex
- Joker
- Killer Croc
- Killer Moth
- Lex Luthor
- Livewire
- Mad Hatter
- Man-Bat
- Martian Manhunter
- Mongul
- Mr. Freeze
- Mr. Mxyzptlk
- Nightwing
- The Penguin
- Poison Ivy
- Power Girl
- Ra's al Ghul
- Raven
- Red Hood
- Riddler
- Robin
- Scarecrow
- Sinestro
- Solomon Grundy
- Supergirl
- Superman
- Tattooed Man
- Two-Face
- Ultra-Humanite
- Ventriloquist
- Vixen
- Wonder Woman
Demo
This video shows a little bit about the game play in DCUO. The demonstrator makes his own character that looks like a clown and talks about how you can choose your own specialized super powers and traits. He also gets into battle with an adversary and shows us how the attacks work.
Mahalo Daily's Coverage of DC Universe Online at Comic-Con
- YouTube: DC Universe Online at Comic-Con (Time: 3:42)
DCUO at Comic-Con
This video shows an interview with the people who are working on DC Universe Online. They talk about the idea and the design. There is also a demonstration that informs us of what to expect in playing the game.
DC Universe Online Previews
IGN: DC Universe Online PlayStation 3 Video - Dooms Day First Look (Time 2:34)
CreativeLoafing.com: DC Universe Online (NYCC game preview part two) (February 23, 2009)
Joystiq: Hands-on: DC Universe Online (pre-alpha) (February 4, 2009)
Massively: DC Universe Online's 'classes' and combat explored (January 12, 2009)
Massively: DC Universe Online video walkthrough shows new things aplenty (January 12, 2009)
1up.com: DC Universe Online Previews (PS3) | PC
IGN: E3 2008: DC Universe Online Eyes-on and Interview (PC) | PS3 (July 16, 2008)
